Slice of Life: Carylynn Larson, fighting against calorie counting

Carylynn Larson, 33, founded Rock Recovery to help individuals with eating disorders after she had a dangerous relapse in 2007. The organization will host events during National Eating Disorder Awareness Week through March 2. (Courtesy of Rock Recovery)

Alex Beall, special to wtop.com

WASHINGTON – During National Eating Disorder Awareness Week from Feb. 24 to March 2, local organizations will host events to raise awareness for an illness that affects 20 million women and 10 million men in the United States.